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Kristen Higgins

Dermatology

Kristen Higgins, MD

Gastonia, NC

Dr. Higgins is a board-certified dermatologist. She received her medical degree form Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte and a dermatology residency at the prestigious University of Virginia. Dr Higgins is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and works in both our Charlotte/Cotswold and Gastonia/Cox Rd. offices.

22+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Education & Training

  • Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
  • Residency: Carolinas Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
  • Residency: University of Virginia (Dermatology)

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2025-2026 (2 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Medical Dermatology

Conditions & Treatments

AcneAtopic DermatitisSkin CancerPsoriasisAutoimmune Skin Diseases

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Experience

22+ years in practice